4. The difference...

Trump ran a campaign based on a border wall. I think what you are seeing intransigence from Democrats because he seeks to do it. It is like in thw 1980's when congress shut foen funding for geurillas fighting communism. Their arguments were simply anti-Reagan not based on what was best for the US.

8. If side one is stalling solely for political obstinance over a tiny budget item

9. Not exactly

The House can and most likely will lose this fight. The lesson learned is that in future they will need to be more judicious in appropriating discretionary funds, which in the long run will go much farther for long term financial responsibility.

Yes, the House holds the power of the purse. When they use that power to give at least a portion of the budget away as "mad money" don't surprised when the Executive Branch spends it as they see fit.

11. The only thing I have faith in

Is the ability for all parties involved to want to end up on top in any power struggle. To that, I would expect the House to tighten it's control of the purse strings for future disputes. What I predict will happen is that future appropriations bills will forbid the shifting around of funds from one purpose to another without House approval. The President will still retain his Constitutional authority to declare an Emergency, but will be very limited in how he can spend money without Congressional approval. If it is a "real" emergency, there should be no problem in getting approval. If anything, it will further define and delineate the roles of the Executive and Legislative branches.

23. And the next Dem may run on Climate Change, Socialized Medicine or Gun Control.

Does the fact that they ran on a plank, just give a go ahead to all the ideas they may have and state on the campaign trail? Even if it is what is wanted by an overwhelming majority, it does not change the underlying idea of following the Constitution and Federal Codes.

26. Indeed...

but I believe congress can run counter to the constitutions as well. The Emergency powers were ceded to the executive for a reason so the precedent is set already. It is clear why Americans elected Trump and it is clear that the victories by the House Democrats recently were not inorganic gains. They won back ground they previously lost. Their action arent in line with the best interests of the United States or the interests of its people. They are gaming the system because they dont fear losing the areas they hold for the modt part. Those liberal communities are for the most part galvanized. Meaning Democrats feel they can win the area regardless of what they do. Even if the current rep gets his dick stuck in a chicken. The liberal constituency will re-elect without consideration. This was not the intent of the constitution.

22. This should be the main axis of change.

Real time, and real fines for anyone hiring, housing and financing people here illegally.

The large majority of illegals just want a better life for themselves, they are not monsters. And many here would do the same. The actual criminal mindset is from those that abuse those people for their own profit to the detriment of both the immigrant and their fellow citizens.